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Freight Broker vs. Freight Agent
“Freight agent” and “freight broker” are two terms often used interchangeably in the freight industry. But the terms have different connotations, and the roles look very different in the day-to-day work. While all of our independent freight agents at Tallgrass can also define themselves with

2,000 Hours: How an Expanded Team Leads to an Expanded Freight Agency
Expanding your team, especially if you’ve been a solo act for a while, is a significant decision for any freight

What’s Holding You Back From Joining Tallgrass Freight? We Have a Blueprint for Success
Have big dreams of building your book of business? As a freight brokerage built by freight agents, we get it!

Freight Agent Case Study: Drake Y.
Here at Tallgrass Freight Co., we know how important it is to ensure our agents have the freedom and support

What You Lose When You Don’t Partner with Tallgrass
The freight agency you choose to partner with will completely alter the quality of your life both personally and professionally.

How the Tallgrass CEO & COO Support Your Freight Agency’s Growth
A freight career change is no small feat. It’s normal to worry: is the grass really greener at a new

Freight Agent Tax Benefits: Owning Your LLC
Let’s talk taxes! . . . Wait! Don’t go! It’s more exciting than you think. We promise! As an independent

How to Navigate a Tumultuous Freight Market
Today’s economy is certainly shifting. After years of supply chain backlogs, the freight industry is tumultuous But the market is

Celebrating Club 200: As Told by One of Our Top Performing Agents
As all of us at Tallgrass Freight Co. work to keep us the best freight brokerage in the country, it’s

LLC 101: Setting Up a Business is Easier Than You Think With Tallgrass
There are many types of business structures, ranging from sole proprietorships to corporations. Since every freight agent at Tallgrass Freight

Freight Agent Case Study: Jose W.
Here at Tallgrass, we put the success of our agents at the top of our company’s priority list. Now, while

Announcing our Vice President of Growth & Development: Chloe Marshall
Tallgrass agents have the autonomy and flexibility to build their own books of business, but the entrepreneurial journey doesn’t have

Freight Agent Case Study: Brian B.
At Tallgrass Freight Co., people come first. By fostering an environment where we all treat each other the right way,
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How To Find the Right Freight Agent Program

When you’re looking to make a move in your freight career, there’s lots to consider. In our free ebook, explore all the questions you should ask a potential company, and a framework for evaluating a freight agent program.